SUSTAINABLE WELLNESS JOURNAL

When it comes to joy and health after 40, the two are more connected than you might think. Can you remember the last time you did something purely for fun — with no agenda, no productivity attached? Was it dancing in your kitchen, laughing so hard with friends that your stomach hurt, or getting lost […]

Have you ever felt resistance to change when trying to build a new habit—or stick with one? That heavy pushback doesn’t always mean you’re failing. Sometimes resistance to change habits is part of growth. Other times, it’s a sign of misalignment—your body or mind telling you the habit isn’t right for you. We’ve all been […]

You’re doing your best to feel more energized, balanced, and like yourself again. So you do your research, cut the sugar, buy the supplements, and try to get everything right. But somehow, you still feel off. This is the hidden trap of perfectionism in wellness: doing more, trying harder, and losing trust in yourself along […]

I recently stumbled upon a book in a New York bookstore that immediately caught my eye: How to Be Well by Amy Larocca. As someone who’s endlessly curious about real wellness—and how it gets distorted by trends and pressure— I was instantly intrigued. With its bold subtitle promising to navigate our “self-care epidemic, one dubious […]

Wellness Is a Puzzle—And You Hold the Missing Piece If you’ve ever felt frustrated trying to follow someone else’s wellness routine, you’re not alone. The truth is, wellness is a puzzle—and every woman starts with a different set of pieces. Your body, your schedule, your preferences, your season of life—all of it matters. That’s why […]

If you’ve been looking for a mid-summer health reset that doesn’t require a perfect plan or a free weekend, la rentrée offers exactly that. How many times have you put off your wellness reset until “next Monday”? Or the first of the month? Or January, when things will finally calm down? Here’s what most of […]

As a woman over 40, I’ve worn a wellness tracker on my wrist for years. Here’s the story that made me take it seriously. Wellness Trackers That Got My Attention Coming back from a beach holiday, I’d had a nasty cold for days. You know the kind—persistent cough, foggy head, not quite bouncing back. Since […]

You know that moment when you’re just back from a trip—bags half-unpacked, inbox full, and real life already rushing back in—and suddenly you’re hit with the post-vacation blues? I felt it recently after returning from Provence. The pace there was different—slower, softer. In the mornings, I lingered over strong coffee and sun-drenched walks. Afternoons seemed […]

A gentle note before we go further: This post isn’t meant to diagnose or treat eating disorders. If you’re navigating disordered eating or feel food is a source of distress, please reach out to a licensed professional. What I share here is for women who feel stuck in cycles of food guilt, comparison, or perfectionism—and […]

The magic of rest is something we often overlook, especially when we feel like we don’t have time for it. We’ve been taught that rest is a reward. Something you “earn” once everything else is done. But what if rest isn’t the thing you do after productivity? What if rest is what makes productivity, creativity, […]